With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
Position Summary At Pepper Construction Wisconsin, preconstruction is more than estimating. It is strategic project leadership that shapes outcomes long before construction begins. We are seeking a collaborative, client-focused Preconstruction Project Manager who can guide projects from early concept through turnover with a deep understanding of cost, constructability, market conditions, building systems, and client priorities. What You’ll Do • Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual design through GMP development and project turnover • Partner with clients and design teams to establish project goals, budgets, schedules, and operational priorities • Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates from limited or evolving information • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs manually and electronically • Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify cost drivers, constructability concerns, and opportunities for optimization • Lead value analysis and value engineering discussions while maintaining design intent and project goals • Develop detailed scopes of work by trade and manage bid packaging strategies • Conduct constructability reviews and building systems evaluations • Analyze market conditions, labor trends, material escalation, and procurement risks • Level, analyze, and descope trade partner proposals • Collaborate with operations and field leadership to align planning with execution strategies • Support business development and project pursuit activities Leadership & Collaboration • Build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams • Communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Lead meetings and facilitate productive conversations that drive alignment and decision-making • Mentor and support less experienced team members • Promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture grounded in Pepper’s values Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred • 5–10 years of commercial construction experience with significant preconstruction leadership responsibilities • Experience leading preconstruction efforts on projects exceeding $10M • Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills • Deep understanding of conceptual estimating, constructability, cost planning, and project phasing • Proficiency with Destini, WinEst, or similar estimating platforms • Experience with Revit and BIM coordination preferred • Experience in healthcare, higher education, office, industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality, interiors, K-12, or retail preferred Why Pepper? • Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with company match • Student loan repayment assistance • Generous PTO, holidays, and floating holidays • Professional development and career growth opportunities • Collaborative, people-first culture • Meaningful work building projects that positively impact communities
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.
